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Eeswaran Title

From Eeswaran · 2021

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Deepak, Aravind Srinivas, Thaman S
Music director
Thaman S
Details
Eeswaran2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Eeswaran vanthutaanEeswaran has arrived
Arula thanthutaanHe has bestowed his grace
Power-ah yethitaanHe has boosted the energy
Vazhiya kaattitaanHe has shown the way
Chorus
Thalaivan vanthutaanThe leader has arrived
Kalathula yerangitaanHe has stepped onto the field
Vettiya kattitaanHe has folded his veshti
Bat-ah thookkitaanHe has lifted his bat
Male
Ippo podra ball-eh!!!Now bowl the ball!
Chorus
Eeswaran vanthutaanEeswaran has arrived
Arula thanthutaanHe has bestowed his grace
Power-ah yethitaanHe has boosted the energy
Vazhiya kaattitaanHe has shown the way
Chorus
Thalaivan vanthutaanThe leader has arrived
Kalathula yerangitaanHe has stepped onto the field
Vettiya kattitaanHe has folded his veshti
Bat-ah thookkitaanHe has lifted his bat
Chorus
Eeswaran vanthutaanEeswaran has arrived
Male :Eeswaran vanthutaanMale: Eeswaran has arrived
Chorus :Arula thanthutaanChorus: He has bestowed his grace
Male :Arula thanthutaanMale: He has bestowed his grace
Chorus :Power-ah yethitaanChorus: He has boosted the energy
Male :Power-ah yethitaanMale: He has boosted the energy
Chorus :Vazhiya kaattitaanChorus: He has shown the way
Male :Vazhiya kaattitaanMale: He has shown the way
Chorus
Thalaivan vanthutaanThe leader has arrived
Male :Thalaivan vanthutaanMale: The leader has arrived
Chorus :Kalathula yerangitaanChorus: He has stepped onto the field
Male :Kalathula yerangitaanMale: He has stepped onto the field
Chorus :Vettiya kattitaanChorus: He has folded his veshti
Male :Vettiya kattitaanMale: He has folded his veshti
Chorus :Bat-ah thookkitaanChorus: He has lifted his bat
Male :Bat-ah thookkitaanMale: He has lifted his bat
Male
Ippo podra ball-eh!!!Now bowl the ball!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track serves as an energetic introduction theme for the protagonist Eeswaran in the film 'Eeswaran' (2021). The lyrics celebrate his heroic entry, portraying him as a charismatic leader, benefactor, and divine-like figure who brings energy, hope, and guidance to his people. Combining traditional rustic imagery (such as folding the veshti) with contemporary sports metaphors (lifting a cricket bat and challenging opponents to bowl), the song emphasizes his readiness to take on any challenge head-on with confidence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (இயைபு) / End Rhyme

Eeswaran vanthutaan / Arula thanthutaan / Power-ah yethitaan

Multiple lines end with the identical rhythmic verb ending '-taan' (vanthutaan, thanthutaan, yethitaan, kaattitaan, yerangitaan, kattitaan, thookkitaan), creating a punchy and repetitive rhythm suitable for a mass entry song.

Extended Metaphor

Kalathula yerangitaan / Bat-ah thookkitaan / Ippo podra ball-eh!!!

Uses the metaphor of entering a cricket pitch with a bat ready to hit, symbolizing readiness to face life's battles and defeat opponents.

Code-Mixing (Tanglish)

Power-ah yethitaan

Blends English words ('Power', 'Bat', 'Ball') into colloquial Tamil verb structures to make the lyrics catchy and modern for young audiences.

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Trivia

This track was composed by S. Thaman for the 2021 Tamil rural action drama 'Eeswaran', directed by S. Susienthiran. The song serves as the hero entry theme for Silambarasan TR (Simbu) and marks his return to screen after a significant physical transformation.

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